The meaning of LAUD is praise, extol. How to use laud in a sentence.

LAUD definition: to praise; extol. See examples of laud used in a sentence.

If clients feel better after using the language of inner reference, we might well laud it for accomplishing its therapeutic aims.

If people laud someone, they praise and admire them. He lauded the work of the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees.

Definition of laud verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

laud verb (Literary) praise, celebrate, honour, acclaim, approve, magnify (archaic), glorify, extol, sing or sound the praises of They lauded the former president as a hero.

Laud definition: To give praise to; glorify.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025 laud (lôd), v.t. to praise; extol. n. Music and Dance a song or hymn of praise. Religion lauds, (used with a sing. or pl. …

To praise in words; speak or sing in praise of; especially, to extol or praise highly: as, to laud one to the skies. noun Praise; commendation; honorable mention. noun That part of divine worship which …

To laud someone is to glorify them, or to sing their praises, even if you’re not actually singing. Movie reviewers might laud Oscar-nominated films, and your high school principal might laud the class …